Corvette Funfest 2018 25th Annual

September 20th-23rd2900 North 3rd StreetEffingham, IL62401

7.12.2018Corvette Funfest Welcomes Allie Colleen to the Funfest Stage

A quick Google search of "Allie Colleen" will show you that this up and coming singer/songwriter's pedigree is no joke. Although Allie Colleen was born into Country Music Royalty, this talented artist has plans to blaze her own trail - with the talent to pull it off. Mid America Motorworks is thrilled to welcome Allie Colleen to Corvette Funfest 2018.

The 21-year-old will join us at 10:00am for Opening Ceremonies on Saturday morning on the Funfest Stage, performing The National Anthem. Colleen will also be the featured artist, preforming a set during the Country Style Dinner on the Small Funfest stage on Saturday evening.

Corvette Funfest guests are encouraged to preorder tickets for the Country Style Dinner, before they sell out. Guests can order an ice-cold drink at the Funfest Cantina, which will stay open during Colleen's set.

The Allie Colleen performance is FREE to all Corvette Funfest guests and open to the public. Don't miss your chance to see this up and coming musician during Corvette Funfest 2018!

This all-new excursion takes participants to Accuracy Firearms and Range in Effingham, Ill where you will compete in a 20-Round Challenge. This all-inclusive experience allows each participant to select a firearm (Glock, Smith and Wesson, Ruger, Sig Sauer, Walther and other hand guns) and also includes ammo, hearing and eye protection.

Participants will be required to read and sign a waiver and watch a safety video. Illinois residents are required to present a FOID card; residents from other states will be required to present a Government Issued ID.

Participants will also enjoy lunch in the Brew Pub Room at Effing Brew Pub. Located in downtown Effingham, Ill, Effing Brew Pub opened in March of 2018 and boasts several award winning home-brewed beers. The Brew Pub Room is a private dining area among the brew kettles. For lunch, the chef will create a hand-crafted menu for participants to choose from.

Consumption of alcohol before visiting the shooting range is strictly prohibited.Participants who would like to sample the adult beverages offered by Effing Brew Pub should select a morning start time on Friday or Saturday or make arrangements to visit the brewery at another time.

7.9.2018Excursion - Historical Old State Capitol Building and Austin Mansion

Corvette Funfest 2018 Historical Excursion - Thursday

This all-new excursion will immerse you in the Land of Lincoln as you travel to the oldest Illinois State Capitol Building in Vandalia, Ill. Before heading to the former State Capitol Building, participants will enjoy a luncheon served at the Austin Mansion, in Effingham, Ill.

The Austin Mansion was built in 1892 by Calvin Austin, a wealthy industrialist. Newspapers of the day declared it “the finest home in the country”. The property was later sold to the Illinois College of Photography, the first international photography college of its kind.The Austin Mansion has a storied history, including a brief period as the home of Mid America Motorworks Chief Cheerleader, Mike Yager.

Following lunch at the Austin Mansion, participants will take a cruise to Vandalia, Ill. where they will tour the former Illinois State Capitol Building. Future United States President, Abraham Lincoln, began his historical political career here as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives. Steeped in history, the Federal-Style building features original furnishings, flooring, as well as replica antiques historical documents.

The Historical Excursion is $57.75/person and includes lunch at the Austin Mansion, Tour of the former Illinois State Capitol Building and an Excursion Participant Gift.

Corvette Funfest 2018 Instructor-Lead Art Class Excursion - Friday

The one that started it all and continues to sell out! We are bringing back one of our most popular excursions for Corvette Funfest 2018.Participants will be transported to Tuscan Hills Winery for lunch on the covered patio before settling in for an instructor-lead art class hosted by StangArts.

The beautiful scenery at Tuscan Hills Winery is sure to spark your creativity as you enjoy a lunch on the covered patio. Use this time to decide whether you would like to paint a Corvette-themed canvas painting or any design of your choosing.

Following lunch, you will have three hours to take your canvas from concept to masterpiece, all with the help of instructors from StangArts. Participants will also enjoy two glasses of wine and can even take home a souvenir glass from Tuscan Hills Winery.

The Instructor-Lead Excursion at Tuscan Hills Winery is $105/person and includes transportation during excursion, two glasses of wine and souvenir glass from Tuscan Hills Winery, lunch, as well as canvas, supplies, 3-hour instructor-lead art class, and an Excursion Participant Gift.

Corvette Funfest 2018 Big Things in a Small Town Excursion - Saturday

Take a cruise to Casey, Ill, home to eight certified Guinness World’s Largest attractions!

This whimsical trip will guide you through the Big Things in a Small Town displays, featuring the World’s Largest Wind Chime, the World’s Largest Rocking Chair, the World’s Largest Wooden Shoes, the World’s Largest Mailbox, the World’s largest Crochet Hook and Knitting Needles and finally the World’s Largest Pitchfork. You may also catch a glimpse of the 13’ diameter Big Coin, the 32.5’ Big Pencil, or the Big Birdcage.

All of this site-seeing is sure to work up the World’s Largest Appetite! Participants will visit Richard’s Farm Restaurant for a hearty, home-cooked lunch before returning to the Corvette Funfest Campus.

Big Things in a Small Town Excursion is $57.75/person and includes tour, lunch at Richards Farm Restaurant and an Excursion Participant Gift.